Project Details

Project information

  • Title: Lessons from a Living Earth
  • Category: Visual media
  • Published date: March, 14th 2025
  • Video credits: Katherine Zimmerman

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A documentary exploring the importance of environmental education in elementary schools, featuring student perspectives and educator insights amid the heightened climate change debate. Uploaded in 4k video quality.

Background


Lessons from a Living Earth


In a world facing growing environmental challenges, how can education cultivate the next generation of eco-conscious leaders?
"Lessons from a Living Earth" is a documentary about Hartland North Elementary's environmental education program, located in the Marschalek Woods.

Courtney Marschalek, the outdoor education specialist for the Hartland Lakeside School District, discusses her one-of-a-kind education program that offers students a hands-on experience with nature. She also speaks to the highs and lows of environmental education in today's climate change era and what inspires her to persist in her efforts.

Parents and students share what they appreciate about the program, express their appreciation for the Earth, and share their thoughts on current initiatives to protect it.

Help support environmental education programs by donating to NEEF.

Testimonials

Here's what some of the viewers had to say...

That was soooo good!!! Totally teared up!

Jeannette Betker

Hartland North Elementary School staff

This is awesome!! Thank you so much! Please extend my gratitude!

Renee Strong

Parent of student

Holy moly! That turned out amazing! Katie is very talented! She did a great job! I love this! Oh Courtney... just love her!!!!😊 I got teary eyed!

Margaret Thompson

Parent of student

Wow!!! She put this together fast!!! So impressed!! And sweet Paul Radomski... could he be any cuter?!??

Courtney Marschalek

Outdoor Education Specialist

Wonderful! Made me want to get out to the woods💕

@tcmtracey

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